General Union of Palestinian Women

The GUPW Main Goals

1- Mobilization of Palestinian Women in the struggle of their people for liberation from Israeli
occupation, attainment of self-determination and the right of return as well as the establishment
of the independent state on their national soil with Jerusalem as its capital.

2- Raising women's political awareness and participation in the decision making process,
whether in the Unions, National Organizations or Political Parties.

Reviewing policies, laws, legislation and decisions to ensure that they are non-discriminatory
against men and that they adopt principles of equality and providing equal opportunities between
men and women.

4- Integration of women in the labor force and other economic activities.

5- Raising the cultural and health standards of Palestinian women through organizing programs
for fundamental education of illiteracy .